From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Whiny Expat Bloggers Unmissable Meetup 2010 Planning has begun!

March 25, 2010

Are you an expat blogger who wants to meet up in Germany with other expat bloggers?  Head on over to the WEBUM (Whiny Expat Bloggers Unmissable Meetup) discussion board to help plan when and where this year’s meet up will be. Previously meet-ups have taken place in Marburg, Bonn, Dresden, Bremen and Munich, usually in [...]

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How Germany changed me from a Republican to a Democrat

March 19, 2010

Before I moved to Germany in May 2002, I was a lifelong Republican.  I came from a family of political conservatives.  I participated in Young Republican activities in high school and college.  As soon as I turned 18, I registered as a member of the Republican Party of Virginia.  I voted for Bob Dole over [...]

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New Addition: Guide to Regensburg

March 16, 2010

I just added a new page to this site, a guide with tours, restaurants and shopping tips in Regensburg.  I plan to expand on what’s there, but I think it’s a good start for now.  Do you have any tips on Regensburg?  Head on over and add them to the comments on the page!

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Questions and Answers about Life Abroad

March 6, 2010

Expats, immigrants, and even people who have travelled internationally often get asked some odd, awful, and humorous questions about what life is like abroad.  I thought it would be amusing to answer some of the questions I’ve been asked, sometimes even by close family members, during my almost eight years of living in Germany.  I hope you’ll share [...]

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